Like most of the things involved in the choosing of a new kitchen the tiles you put on the floor and the walls is an important decision if you want the end product to look as good as possible. I would go as far as to say that choosing good tiles is the most important aspect of a redesign to get right because when that has been done you can then build the rest of the kitchen around your choice.
So in my mind the first thing you should do is sit down and have a look at the tiles that are available from a number of retailers. This is where the problems start of course as you will be swamped by the huge range available and will probably end up feeling lost without a clue as to what you should be buying.
The way I remedy this situation is to narrow down the search before I even start looking at tiles to a particular material. For my the best available at the moment is travertine tiles and I have personally used then in the kitchen and shower area of my home and have been overjoyed by the results. Although travertine tile is becoming more popular these days its still relatively unusually to see it being used in most areas so it can help a room stand out.
Apart from the stunning looks of travertine tile thanks to the natural color variation in each piece it has a couple of other advantages which make it an attractive choice. Firstly it is extremely strong, meaning it will last longer than you and secondly it is also relatively cheap, especially when compared to marble.
So when decorating your kitchen why not make the job a little easier from the start and choose to use travertine tile on your floor and your walls.
By:Alex Gapper
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